Police said Rhymes shot a 2-year-old in the leg at Level Acres Mobile Home Park. Afterward, Rhymes traveled to Davis Street, where he shot a 42-year-old woman, and then to Norman Street, where he shot a 39-year-old man. Police caught up with Rhymes near Zion Church. Authorities said Rhymes shot at police when he encountered them. He then led police on a foot and car chase and shot at police before being shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Demarco Rhymes
Agency Responsible: Eufaula Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 4, 2016
County: Barbour
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1594
Geography: Rural